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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might leaving the throne empty be better than having Anne as Queen?
(a) Because the Spanish won't acknowledge a Queen from Cleves.
(b) Because Henry could marry a French princess if he wished.
(c) Because Anne is a Catholic.
(d) Because her insecure position would encourage Anne to behave herself.

2. What prompts Anne to plan to discuss modesty with Katherine in January, 1540?
(a) Katherine has criticized the appearance of other maids.
(b) Katherine is seen flirting with a courtier.
(c) Katherine wears a lot of makeup and jewels.
(d) Katherine allows her costume to fall from her shoulder.

3. Why does Katherine's grandmother sometimes make reference to Anne Boleyn?
(a) Because she still grieves for Anne.
(b) To taunt Jane Boleyn.
(c) As an illustration of the King's cruelty.
(d) As a reminder to naughty girls like Katherine.

4. Who is ignored by the court in June, 1540?
(a) Cromwell.
(b) Anne.
(c) Anne's ambassador.
(d) Katherine.

5. Who does the Duke suggest is at fault for the King's marriage to Anne?
(a) Jane.
(b) Himself.
(c) The Duke of York.
(d) Cromwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What document is not delivered to court as Anne had requested in March, 1540?

2. How does the Duke think Katherine should behave towards Henry in June, 1540?

3. Where does the court move in March, 1540?

4. Why does Henry consider Anne a false queen?

5. What does Anne wonder about Cromwell and Lord Lisle in January of 1540?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anne doing with Henry on the 3rd of January, 1540?

2. What does Anne come to find out about the circumstances of her marriage to Henry in June, 1540?

3. Who is Catherine Carey and why does Jane dread meeting her?

4. How does Henry's ill-fated marriage to Anne affect the advisers closest to him?

5. What does Jane tell the Duke about what she knows about Anne in February, 1540?

6. What does Anne tell Jane that is rather surprising on the 3rd of January, 1540?

7. How might the King be able to declare his marriage contract to Anne invalid, and how will this affect Cromwell who planned the marriage?

8. What is Jane's first impression of Anne?

9. What does the letter that Catherine gives Jane when they first meet say?

10. Describe Anne's relationships with her family.

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